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Cluster Mapping Initiative is part of CLUSTER’s mandate for critical engagement in the city and public space through urban research, programs and design interventions. This initiative aims at the documentation and analysis of tangible and intangible urban elements, and establishing a reliable archive available to researchers, designers and policy makers, and accessible to engaged citizens. It includes a series of interactive maps and archives, urban tours and thematic itineraries, as well as pilot interventions in public space. Cluster Mapping Initiative is an ongoing umbrella framework that seeks to expand its database through collaboration with complementary mapping projects and initiatives.

Culture Resource in cooperation with Agha Khan Trust for Culture launched the Darb Al Ahmar Arts School for educating children and youth in Cairo’s Darb Al Ahmar district in artistic disciplines (circus arts, brass and percussion) in January 2010.The school targets the children of Darb Al Ahmar from both sexes between 6 to 18, and aims to make possible future employment opportunities as performing artists. The new employment prospects created for children and youth in this district through their training in the fields of art and creativity will provide them with a means for securing financial independence and avoiding negative lifestyle choices, and exploitation.

The school was officially launched in March 2011 and includes 100 students in these three sections: percussion, brass and circus arts.